2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
We like the Ford Fusion Hybrid -- a lot. Enter stage left, the "2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid", which is making its big debut in the Big Apple.The2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid will be Lincoln's first hybrid when it hits showrooms this fall. It's essentially a Fusion Hybrid with Lincoln luxury appointments and exterior style. Its parallel hybrid powertrain -- a 2.5-liter Atkinson-cycle I-4 hybrid engine that
NST-Maybank Car of The Year 2010: COTY 2U CARnival
A COTY 2U CARnival will be one of the highlights of the New Straits Times/Maybank Car of the Year Awards 2010.This was announced by New Straits Times Sdn Bhd Group Editor Datuk Syed Nadzri Syed Harun at the media launch of the New Straits Times/Maybank “Car of the Year” (COTY) 2010 held at the Peugeot Blue Box Showroom in Glenmarie recently.“This inaugural event, to be held from November 20 – 21
2011 Audi A8 overview
The 2011 Audi A8 was introduced a little differently: Audi rented an art gallery in a nearby city and sent the cars, chauffeured, to each journalist's house. With the car left for a week of driving on familiar roads.The 2011 Audi A8The car debuted was the normal wheelbase model, but that wheelbase is two inches greater than that of the previous generation, for more rear seat room. Reduced weight
2011 Ford Fiesta has earned Top Safety
The 2011 Ford Fiesta has earned Top Safety Pick honors from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the first minicar to earn the designation.The 2011 Fiesta earned the Top Safety Pick moniker by featuring standard stability control, Side Protection and Cabin Enhancement (SPACE) architecture and an impressive number of airbags including a driver's knee airbag, dual-stage first-row airbags and
Peugeot 3008, with HYbrid4 technology
The Peugeot 3008, with HYbrid4 technology, is the first diesel “Full Hybrid” production car to be marketed in the world. It is also an original and virtuous association of diesel and electric power.It must also provide new driving sensations, improved driveability and improved driving enjoyment.high performance combined with high levels of driveability,In terms of performance, the 3008 HYbrid4
Mercedes-Benz is set to launch a wave of small luxury vehicles in the United States
An exciting new design with expressive front features including a central star in the grille and dynamic feature line flowing back towards the rear the new Mercedes-Benz CLS brings refined sportiness to life. A mixture of satin and high-gloss finishes are used on the metal surfaces inside the Mercedes-Benz CLS. Customers can choose between three exclusive types of wood, high-gloss brown burr
Audi A1 Review
Audi A1 :A proper Audi in miniature. That's the idea of the Audi A1 which, its creator claims, is the first compact car in the premium sector. Is Audi seriously ignoring the Mini, the Alfa Mito, the socially mobile Citroën DS3? First off, a red one with silver roof hoops and a 122bhp, 1.4-litre, turbocharged engine. It looks neat, uncluttered, taut, confident, with a shorter front overhang than
Honda CR-Z hybrid
The Honda CR-Z hybridThe Honda CR-Z hybrid might be the least anticipated gas-electric car heading to the market. Honda says that the CR-Z combines fun, small and efficient in a sporty package. After the first month on the market in Japan, Honda received more than 10,000 orders.The Honda CR-Z hybrid borrows much of the hybrid system from the Honda Insight—but its engine has 16 valves instead of
New 2011 Honda Odyssey
The 2011 Honda Odyssey is fully redesigned with a fresh look inside and out. Improved fuel economy and a second-row bench that accommodates three child safety seats are also part of the 2011 Odyssey redesign.Should you wait for the "2011 Honda Odyssey" or buy a 2010 Honda Odyssey? If you’ve got an immediate need for an eight-passenger family vehicle, consider a 2010 Odyssey.The 2011 Honda Odyssey
ROUSHcharger Tuner Kit for the 2011 Ford Mustang GT
Ford Mustang GTRoush Performance Products has launched the 5.0L ROUSHcharger Tuner Kit for the 2011 "Ford Mustang GT". Shedding off the initial output ratings of 412 hp from the 5.0-liter Mustang, the engine now produces 550 hp on pump gasoline with more than 470 lb-ft of torque.Also included in the kit are 47 lb. fuel injectors, high-flow fuel rails, a high-flow ROUSH air lid, and a twin 60mm
Hyundai Tucson's Review
2010 Hyundai Tucson's Reviewthe 2010 Hyundai Tucson Affordable Compact SUVs. This ranking is based on our analysis of 16 published reviews and test drives of the Hyundai Tucson, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.While it previously lagged behind competitors, the Hyundai Tucson gets a much-needed redesign that gives it greater power, more style and nearly best-in-class highway fuel
Toyota Matrix Recalls
Toyota Matrix Recalls There is a Toyota Corolla Recall and also a Toyota Matrix Recall that is going on right now. About 1.3 million of the vehicles are being recalled due to defective engines. The Toyota Corolla and the "Toyota Matrix Recalls" are the latest recalls from this motor company.The recall of some Toyota vehicles in the US market may affect some users here in Ghana.Toyota has
the Audi A3
One vehicle meant to break that tradition is the Audi A3.Smaller and lighter than an A4 2.0T Avant Quattro, the front-drive Audi A3 presents a strong argument for buying a bargain sport wagon, provided one goes easy on the options.It's an upscale alternative to more mainstream hatchbacks, a cheaper alternative to a regular luxury wagon, and with the clean-burning diesel engine, an extremely-fuel
next generation of Hyundai's Equus, Genesis Sedan and Genesis Coupe
Hyundai Genesis CoupeFollowing the successful run of the Hyundai Genesis and the Hyundai Genesis Coupe, the 2011 Equus large luxury sedan will hit dealerships later this year powered by a 4.6L Tau V8 making 385-hp and 333 lb-ft of torque.According to Hyundai America CEO John Krafcik, Hyundai will also offer an all-wheel-drive version of the Equus in the near future. All-wheel-drive will also
Volkswagen Scirocco announced
Last week, at its plant in Portugal, Volkswagen celebrated its 100,000th third generation Scirocco rolling off the production line. Andreas Hinrichs, Autoeuropa Plant Manager, said: “The Scirocco is one of the most important cars that we produce.Volkswagen launched the Scirocco hatchback in 1974 and that model has been very successful for the brand in its segment with sales hitting 795,650 units
2011 Hyundai Equus
The 2011 Hyundai EquusHyundai surprised the automotive world when displayed the 2010 "Hyundai Equus" at the 2009 New York Auto Show. The success of the Hyundai Genesis sedan, however, has the Korean automaker thinking big. If Americans will embrace the Genesis as a Hyundai luxury car with a price tag as high as $40,000, some ask, what's to stop them from embracing a more luxurious model a step
Toyota Corola recall?
Toyota Corola recallThe automaker says it will recall 1 million 2005 to 2008 model year vehicles to address a problem with an electronic component that can cause the cars to stall. The recall also affects 200,000 Pontiac Vibe models."Toyota has recalled more than 1 million of its Corolla and Matrix cars, just days after U.S. auto safety regulators stepped up a probe into the risk that the
2010 Subaru Tribeca overview
The 2010 Subaru Tribeca Affordable Midsize SUVs. While auto reviewers praise the Subaru Tribeca's powerful engine, responsive ride and well-equipped cabin, some wonder if it offers enough to distinguish itself from the competition. The Subaru Tribeca’s strengths are its seven-passenger seating (newly standard for 2010) and Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system. With a base price around
2010 Honda Accord review and price
2010 Honda Accord The 2010 Honda Accord Affordable Midsize Cars. The Honda Accord has been one of Car and Driver's 10 Best for 23 straight years. After its 2008 redesign, the Honda Accord was named Motor Week's Best Family Sedan. Reviewers praise the 2010 Honda Accord for its roomy interior (so large that the government classifies the Accord as a large car, though most reviewers treat it as a